2nd Grade Teacher @ Sunflower Elementary School

2nd Grade Teacher @ Sunflower Elementary School

Starting Date: Jul 30, 2026

Rural Opportunity Zone Please apply to this posting if you are interested in being a 2nd grade teacher.

School Year

Up to $5,000 sign on bonus.

Immediate Supervisor: Building Principals

Qualifications:

The classroom teacher will meet all qualifications and behavior standards as set by the Kansas Department of Education. In accordance with certification requirements and the performance expectations of U.S.D. #480, all classroom teachers shall meet the following employment criteria:

• The minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• A valid Kansas Teacher’s Certificate with appropriate endorsement.
• ESOL Endorsement preferred $500.00 annual stipend bonus for Kansas ESOL licensed employees
• Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Communicates high expectations to all learners
• Incorporates appropriate use of technology
• Effectively implements the district-adopted curriculum
• Develops lesson plans by incorporating effective lesson design
• Routinely integrates a variety of informal and formal assessments into instruction
• Administers standardized test in accordance with district testing protocol
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve effective participation in activities and learning experiences
• Maintains up-to-date records of student progress
• Creates a positive, inviting, and safe learning environment
• Communicates effectively and promotes positive interpersonal relationships
• Supports the District’s educational mission for all students and implements all Board regulations and policies in a fair and equitable manner
• Maintains confidentiality
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the principal or superintendent may assign

Terms of Employment:

Salary and work year to be determined in accordance with the Professional Agreement and approved by the U.S.D. #480 Board of Education.

Evaluation:

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the U.S.D. #480 Board of Education policies.

Job : 5152538

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jun 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Salary: $51,788 to $85,927 Per Year

Position Type: Full-Time

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Mary Foster, Director of Human Resources
• USD #480 District Office
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